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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 955.97 and 564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 955.97 and 564.19 is: 846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 955.97 = 564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/955.97 = 564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 955.97 × 564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 539,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,343.50/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.88

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